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HJR 1500

Memorials, Academic Achievement - Annsley Bruce, Salutatorian, Halls High School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Michele Carringer

The bill formally recognizes Annsley Bruce as Salutatorian of Halls High School for 2026, commending her academic achievement and conveying best wishes.

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Bill Summary · HJR 1500

Summary: House Joint Resolution 1500 (HJR 1500), 114th Tennessee General Assembly

Title

Memorials, Academic Achievement – Annsley Bruce, Salutatorian, Halls High School

Purpose and Intent

  • HJR 1500 is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution recognizing and commending Annsley Bruce for achieving the status of Salutatorian for the 2026 graduating class at Halls High School.
  • The resolution expresses admiration for her academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and anticipated future success.
  • It serves to honor Annsley Bruce on behalf of the Tennessee General Assembly and convey best wishes for her future.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Details

  • Declares commendation for Annsley Bruce's exemplary academic achievement and status as Salutatorian for the 2026 graduating class at Halls High School.
  • Acknowledges:
    • Her high GPA and scholastic accomplishments.
    • Participation in extracurricular activities.
    • The impact of her achievements on her family, school, and community.
  • The resolution states it would be an appropriate copy to be prepared for presentation, with a standard closing clause that omits the House/Senate designation language on the copy presented to the recipient.
  • The bill is ceremonial in nature and contains no new laws, fiscal impact, or regulatory changes.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary Recipient: Annsley Bruce, the 2026 Salutatorian of Halls High School.
  • Secondary audience includes:
    • Halls High School community (students, families, faculty).
    • The broader Tennessee General Assembly audience and the public, who may view the resolution as a recognition of academic achievement.
  • No direct policy change, funding, or procedural mandates are created or altered.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced and filed for introduction on April 16, 2026.
  • Placement: Placed on the House consent calendar for April 16, 2026, indicating it is moving through the consent process commonly used for nondiscretionary, ceremonial resolutions.
  • Motion/Action: As a joint resolution, it requires passage by both the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate and concurrence by both bodies to become an official memorial, though it does not impose any binding obligations or penalties.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor is Rep. Michele Carringer, with co-sponsorship noted.

Additional Context

  • The resolution follows a common practice in Tennessee and other states of formally recognizing individual students who achieve high academic honors (e.g., Salutatorian, Valedictorian) to highlight educational excellence and community pride.
  • There is no mention of funding, ongoing programs, or policy changes tied to this resolution.

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